Business Manager

Michigan Technological University•Houghton, MI

6d•$91,000 - $115,000•Onsite

About The Position

Michigan Technological University is seeking a Business Manager for our Advanced Power Systems Research Center (APSRC). The APSRC operates with a matrix structure, featuring vertical teams focused on revenue generation and horizontal teams for support functions, both staffed by Research Professionals. The Business Manager will execute a variety of tasks, either directly aligned with customers in vertical groups or in a supporting role within horizontal groups.

Requirements

BS Degree
Master of Business Administration
A distinguished career of executive leadership directing comprehensive human resources strategy and institutional business operations.
Demonstrated organizational skills, accuracy, and attention to detail.
Experience creating and following budgets.
Non-technical problem-solving skills.
Demonstrated ability to establish a plan to address non-technical issues.
Excellent written communication including PowerPoint.
Excellent customer service skills.
Exceptional Emotional Intelligence.
Exceptional interpersonal skills.
Hunger to learn and grow.
Professional humility.
Ability and willingness to work flexible hours on occasion, when needed.
Demonstrated ability to work independently without daily interaction with direct supervisor.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively across cultural boundaries and work harmoniously with diverse groups of students, faculty, and staff.
US citizenship.
Ability to obtain CUI security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Professional certifications in HR Field

Responsibilities

Manage the business side of APSRC, including creating and tracking business metrics such as revenue and expenses, acceptance rates on quotes/proposals, potential revenue from contract projections, and KPIs.
Manage day-to-day business operations, including P-card reallocation and payroll.
Serve as a liaison to MTU for finance-related tasks, including expense allocations, index balancing, CONCUR, travel vouchers, and reimbursements.
Handle purchasing processes, including PR/PO, contractor agreements, service provider payments, receiving, order returns, vendor additions, and invoice payments.
Manage HR-related tasks, including APSIRE and onboarding processes, and change forms.
Oversee pre-contract award activities such as budget review, proposal review, ACM quotes, Cayuse, and contract negotiations.
Manage post-contract award activities, including interpreting rules, reviewing terms and conditions, agency reporting, budget modifications, PI changes, audits, and closeouts.
Plan events for customers and APSRC staff.
Perform business project management.
Attend business conferences as necessary.